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Traficant in role of dead man walking
Opinion: Editor's note: In about 24 hours, the chairman of a House ethics subcommittee will gavel an
KEYSTONE CLIPS Valley rainfall above average
The Shenango Valley continues to enjoy a wetter-than-normal year, according to statistics kept by
Wicinski ready for tourney duties
Eddie Thomas will now serve as executive director of the tournament. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & amp;A
Q. If I choose to retire and receive reduced benefits at age 62, will my monthly benefit increase to
TIFFANY SCHULER MICHAEL STEELE
TIFFANY SCHULER MICHAEL STEELE BOARDMAN -- St. Luke Church was the setting at 2 p.m. June 15 for
Rookie Se Ri Pak claims fourth LPGA Tour crown
She won when veteran Dottie Pepper missed a 4-foot birdie putt on the final hole. WARREN -- Se Ri
Social club in Farrell looks for new location
FARRELL, Pa. -- The New Deal Club, a city fixture for nearly seven decades, is looking for a new
BAZETTA Couple, dog escape safely from early morning fire
BAZETTA -- A couple in their 20s and a dog escaped without injury as their 2820 Warren Meadville
Participants will march from a church on Fruit Avenue to a religious Tent Service at Spearman Avenue
Participants will march from a church on Fruit Avenue to a religious Tent Service at Spearman Avenue
SPECIAL EVENTS Delasin, McGann lead long-drive field
VIENNA -- The field has been set for two of the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic's most popular events, the
Enticing buyers with zero interest
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Area car
BONNIE ARNOWITZ CHRISTOPHER ROSEBERRY
BONNIE ARNOWITZ CHRISTOPHER ROSEBERRY LAS VEGAS -- Bonnie Ellen Arnowitz became the bride of
MEGAN NELLIS CHRISTOPHER BURNSIDE
MEGAN NELLIS CHRISTOPHER BURNSIDE CANFIELD -- Megan Elizabeth Nellis and Christopher Burnside were
THOMAS GROUP
THOMAS GROUP Giant Eagle Classic Executive Director: Eddie Thomas Tournament Manager: Tim
Lopez's farewell tour filled with emotions, memories
After 25 years on tour, Nancy Lopez will retire after this season. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
MARY MELONIO MICHAEL CANCILLIERE
MARY MELONIO MICHAEL CANCILLIERE AUSTINTOWN -- A reception at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman followed
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, 1 to 6 p.m.
These events, centered around Ohio's frontier history, are open to the public.
These events, centered around Ohio's frontier history, are open to the public. WEDNESDAY 11
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Antoine L. Tate The FBI and Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force are
Addiction leaves too many lives up to chance
With an infusion of money, local counselors hope to loosen the grip of gambling addiction in the
LAURA WIMER STEVAN POPOVICH
LAURA WIMER STEVAN POPOVICH YOUNGSTOWN -- A honeymoon at Montego Bay, Jamaica, followed the June
1993 IN REVIEW Lopez outlasts Richard in playoff
The queen of women's golf knocked in a 25-foot eagle putt on the 54th hole to tie, and then won the
MAKING IT HAPPEN
MAKING IT HAPPEN Founding Sponsors and Trustees The 10 corporate sponsors of the Giant Eagle
WNBA ROUNDUP Saturday's games
Liberty 67, Mystics 53 WASHINGTON -- New York ended Washington's nine-game home winning streak
1993 SCORES
PlayerMoneyScore Nancy Lopez ($75,000)203 Deb Richard ($46,546)203 Pat Bradley ($24,845)204
Blood bank asks hospitals to postpone elective surgeries
PITTSBURGH -- Central Blood Bank has advised the hospitals it serves to postpone certain elective
NATALIE EDWARDS GARY PRITCHARD JR.
NATALIE EDWARDS GARY PRITCHARD JR. WARREN -- The wedding of Natalie Ann Edwards and Gary Alan
Associated Press
Associated Press BEATING THE HEAT: Young visitors to the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
Victim aids robbers
Victim aids robbers YOUNGSTOWN -- A 27-year-old Mount Vernon Avenue man said he gave a jump-start
LPGA LONG DRIVE Event attracts the big hitters
Of the six amateur qualifiers for Tuesday's finals, four hail from the Valley. PETE MOLLICA
MELANIE SCHARRER DAVID BUDZ
MELANIE SCHARRER DAVID BUDZ BOARDMAN -- The Rev. Jerry Hunt presided at 12:30 p.m. June 15 at the
SCOTT SHALAWAY Lemon drops of summer
Goldfinches live double lives. In winter, they often escape notice thanks to their drab olive
Organ donor registry opens to licensed drivers in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN -- Licensed drivers in Ohio who want to be organ donors now can be listed in The Ohio
RESULTS At Packard Music Hall
The under-card 150-pound division: Keli Madrid (Maui, Hawaii) won by knockout in 2:34 of first
BIRTHS
St. Joseph Stacey Herald, 5291 Tioga St., Newton Falls, girl, July 12. Bobbie Dotson and Mark
The schedule for the 14th annual Victorian Weekend includes:
The schedule for the 14th annual Victorian Weekend includes: FRIDAY Noon to 9 p.m.: Ice Cream
VALERIE KNAUFF RICHARD CATAFFA JR.
VALERIE KNAUFF RICHARD CATAFFA JR. BROOKLANDVILLE, Md. -- Valerie Adele Knauff, daughter of Joyce
CRIME SOLVERS Mercer County
A fugitive from justice is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week: Crime: Robbery.
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Toronto 5, Boston 0 Oakland 1, Baltimore 0 Cleveland 2, N.Y.
AREA GOLF SCORES
MEN The Vindicator (Pine Lakes) -- Low gross: Don Kniska 36, Sam Mirto 40, Dave Majors, Dan
Junior League plans event for breast-cancer survivors
LIBERTY -- The Junior League of Youngstown will hold a Pink Ribbon Tea to honor breast-cancer
ELISSA BARBERO MICHAEL D'ALTORIO
ELISSA BARBERO MICHAEL D'ALTORIO CAMPBELL -- The Rev. John Trimbur presided at 2 p.m. June 8 at
Furless pets
By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER THEY ARE CREEPY AND they are crawly and they lunch on
AREA SCHEDULE
JULY MONDAY -- Junior Girls Only Tournament at Tamer Win Golf Course in Cortland. (330) 637-2881.
OHIO Autopsy photos: private or public?
A state newspaper leader argues that coroner documents must stay in the public domain. By BOB
ROAD WORK Area projects
Projects the Ohio Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation are
WITH THE VETS Meetings for the week of July 14
TODAY Post 235, American Legion, 11 High St., Girard, 2 p.m. Post 504, American Legion, 2065
The Whetstones are honored at brunch for 50th
BOARDMAN - Mr. and Mrs. R. Alvin Whetstone, 7052 West Blvd., were guests of honor during an open
Fernbacks mark 50th anniversary at family dinner
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Fernback of Boardman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary
SQUAW CREEK QUALIFIER Thailand to Tampa, these twins show they're no amateurs
The 16-year-old sisters have already competed in other LPGA tournaments. VIENNA -- The Giant Eagle
Timko anniversary observed June 7 at family gathering in Connecticut
STRUTHERS -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Timko, West Wilson Street, was
FATHERHOOD Facts and figures
24 million children (34 percent) live absent from their biological fathers. Nearly 20 million
Poker Run scheduled
Poker Run scheduled YOUNGSTOWN -- The third annual Poker Run, sponsored by the employees of Rural
STACIE MARSHALL MICHAEL BLAIR
STACIE MARSHALL MICHAEL BLAIR YOUNGSTOWN -- The June 8 wedding of Stacie A. Marshall and Michael
1994 SCORES
PlayerMoneyScore Tammie Green ($82,500)206 C. Walker ($51,201)208 Kim Shipman ($33,211)209
1994 IN REVIEW Green emerges champ after a soggy weekend
Because of Saturday's rain, Tammie Green had to play 32 holes on Sunday, but managed to prevail.
GIANT EAGLE CLASSIC Money Leaders
(Combined earnings for 12 tournaments) Player Events Total Earnings Best Finish Tammie Green 12
'Ohio Frontier' is theme of Chautauqua
EAST LIVERPOOL -- The Ohio Humanities Council will pitch its old-fashioned Chautauqua tent in
GRAEDONS | People's Pharmacy Could wife be allergic to husband's medication?
Q. My husband was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Now I am having health issues myself, and my
LPGA TOUR STATISTICS
Through July 7 Scoring 1, Annika Sorenstam, 68.80. 2, Juli Inkster, 70.21. 3, Se Ri Pak, 70.38.
CAREER PATHS
HEALTH CARE YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Firas Saker is the new director of the Division of Neonatology at
YOUTH
YOUTH Rifle team competes Nine members of the Vienna Cougars Junior Rifle Team recently competed
FINAL SCORES
Dorothy Delasin, $150,00069-69-65--203-13 Tammie Green, $93,09369-67-68--204-12 Se Ri Pak, $67,
2002 LPGA SEASON Schedule and winners
Feb. 28-March 2 -- LPGA Takefuji Classic (Annika Sorenstam) March 14-17 -- PING Banner Health
LOCATION
LOCATION The Natural Bridge State Park is at 2135 Natural Bridge Road, Slade, Ky., 40376-9999,
SOUTHERN SCHOOLS Project stays on budget, schedule
A preschool is being considered for one of the school buildings that will be vacated as part of the
MARY GERST HUNTER MORRIS
MARY GERST HUNTER MORRIS AUSTINTOWN -- Mary Ellen Gerst, 2254 Sprucewood Drive, and Hunter Morris,
YSU gets shortchanged in budget sweepstakes
Opinion: It's one thing for Youngstown State University to share Ohio's economic pain, but it's quite another
Good game turning ugly
Can you imagine someone who hates major league baseball doing a better job of sabotaging the game
Lucky Labrador pub welcomes canine visitors
Lucky Labrador pub welcomes canine visitors Even the beer names at the Lucky Labrador Brewing Co.
TOURNAMENT WEEK Schedule of events
Monday, July 15 The Vindicator Pro-Am -- 8 a.m. TMH Foundation Golf Clinic -- 9 a.m. YSU Jr.
BETH ANN REA JEFFREY DEW
BETH ANN REA JEFFREY DEW YOUNGSTOWN -- Fellows Riverside Gardens at Mill Creek Park provided the
Beckers are honored on anniversary during a family dinner in Struthers
POLAND -- A family dinner party was held July 2 in celebration of the 25th wedding anniversary of
FIRECRACKER OPEN Sportsmen's Shooting Center
DOUBLES NameCityScoreTitle Rich CameronSharon, Pa.100Ch Chuck IsaacNew Castle, Pa.99Ru James
Curfew serves everyone
Opinion: It's an old story: Kids will be kids. Not that every kid in Poland Township gets to wander the
MELINDA GREEN JOHN DEPIETRO JR.
MELINDA GREEN JOHN DEPIETRO JR. ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands -- Magens Bay was the setting at 10
MICHELLE MCGANN | 1995-96 Champion
Birthdate: 12-30-1969 Birthplace: West Palm Beach, FL Residence: Singer Island, FL Rookie
LOCAL DIGEST
Crash kills motorcyclist YOUNGSTOWN -- A 48-year-old Struthers man died after the Harley-Davidson
ON THE MARK Tournament records
(Through 2001) LOW SCORE, FIRST ROUND -- 64 -- Anna Acker-Macosko (1997), Tammie Green (1997); 65
YSU ARTS FESTIVAL Families find balloons, crafts and lots of fun
Matt Cooper, 15, entertained other festival-goers as he pedaled his unicycle from one end of campus
GIANT EAGLE LPGA CLASSIC Past Champions
1990 Beth Daniel 207 (-9) at Squaw Creek Country Club * 1991 Deb Richard 207 (-9) at Squaw Creek
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills How to reduce fuel dependence
Q. I have considered getting a solar water-heater kit to cut my utility bills and protect the
BENEFIT Golf outing to be held at Avalon Lakes
The event will be in the form of a four-person scramble. HOWLAND -- Area golfers have an
NESHANNOCK TWP. Coffee Grinder fights for concerts
The outdoor entertainment ranges from soloists to eight-piece jazz bands. By LAURA MILOSER
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Wilmington grad Erika Fairies leads Brown rowing team
Rowing, in this part of the country, is not one of your run-of-the-mill sports. But it's very
MERCER, PA. Victorian Weekend goes back in time
One of the main features is the tour of homes. By LAURI GALENTINE VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS Today -- Batavia, 2 p.m. Monday -- Batavia, 7 p.m. Tuesday -- at
Praters to observe 50th anniversary in South Carolina
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Prater, 307 Fourth Ave.
MONEY LIST Golfers see plenty of Green, rewarded for their success
Consistency has put Ohio native Tammie Green at the top. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
LOWELLVILLE ROD & amp; GUN CLUB 565 NEW MIDDLETOWN SPORTSMAN 563 MAHONING SPORTSMAN CLUB
LOWELLVILLE ROD & amp; GUN CLUB 565 NEW MIDDLETOWN SPORTSMAN 563 MAHONING SPORTSMAN CLUB 563
Wagner-Reinhart vows are planned for late August
The engagement of Jamie Lynn Wagner and Eric Thomas Reinhart, both of Columbus, is being announced
TELEVISION Terry Gannon leads three-day coverage on ESPN and ESPN2
The networks will broadcast the event for two hours each day. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
AMBRIDGE, PA. Old Economy Village plans festival with historical crafts
AMBRIDGE, Pa. -- Old Economy Village will have a Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27.
WENDY ANDELLO JAY JANCIGA
WENDY ANDELLO JAY JANCIGA BOARDMAN --After their wedding at 6 p.m. June 8 at St. Luke Church, Jay
WARREN Combating vacancy problem
There are more than 100 condemned houses in the city. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
2000 IN REVIEW Delasin surges to first victory
The 19-year-old Californian became the Tour's youngest champion in 25 years. WARREN -- Going into
DO YOU NEED HELP?
DO YOU NEED HELP? Where to call These resources are available if you or anyone you know has
DOROTHY DELASIN 2000-01 Champion
Height: 5 feet, 6 inches Birthdate: August 26, 1980 Birthplace: Lubbock, TX Residence: South
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. Town gets check for revitalization
Volunteers have raised an additional $2 million to revitalize the town. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- In a
1997 IN REVIEW Green needs five extra holes to win second title
Tammie Green's marathon struggle with Laura Davies marked her second area LPGA championship.
Balloon Quest
Balloon Quest NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Brightly colored hot air balloons will fill the sky this week as
By REBECCA SLOAN
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Toiling in a sun-drenched flowerbed during the dog
NANCY LOPEZ 1993 Champion
Birthdate: January 6, 1957 Birthplace: Torrance, CA Residence: Albany, GA Rookie Year: 1977
Sherri McEaneney and Alex DeRose will exchange vows in late August
AUSTINTOWN -- Paul R. and Bernice J. McEaneney of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
The beauty of it
The beauty of it After years of ignoring the market, white-owned companies are supplying beauty
Fla. man killed in crash
Fla. man killed in crash HANOVERTON -- David Campbell, 52, of Summerfield, Fla., was killed
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CANFIELD Two injured in SUV accident on Western Reserve Road
CANFIELD -- An 18-year-old man and his 20-year-old female passenger were in stable condition in St.
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Bob Hrusovsky of Warren aced the No. 13 hole at the Mill Creek Park South Course. He used a 7-iron
1999 IN REVIEW Gallagher-Smith records her first victory on tour
Her 199 total for 54 holes broke the tournament record set by Michelle McGann. WARREN -- Jackie
TABATHA LIPFORD JASON DINOBILE
TABATHA LIPFORD JASON DINOBILE MURRAY, Ky. -- Tabatha Dawn Lipford and Jason Matthew DiNobile were
ONE BUSY WEEK
ONE BUSY WEEK Events at Cafaro Field Wednesday What: Concert by classic rock bands Bad Company
SCRAPPERS STATISTICS
THROUGH FRIDAY'S GAMES BATTING ABRHHRRBIAVG Ben Francisco of4571903.422 Jeff Haase
BETH DANIEL 1990 Champion
Birthdate: 10/14/56 Birthplace: Charleston, SC Residence: Delray Beach, FL Rookie Year:
Intersection meeting
Intersection meeting AUSTINBURG -- The Ohio Department of Transportation will conduct a public
PETE MOLLICA Area has benefited from long run of LPGA tourney
VIENNA -- Tomorrow morning, things get under way at Squaw Creek Country Club for the 13th annual
JACK WOLLITZ Stars come out for top tourney
Bass fishing's annual Big Show - the CITGO BASSMASTERS Classic - this year features a star-studded
VETERANS
VETERANS Learn more online WASHINGTON -- A new Web site -- www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm -- offers
BRIAN RICHESSON Strike or not, minors play ball
Andy Milovich is caught in between. A baseball fan, he doesn't want players at the major league
U.S. Rep. Joel Hefley, subcommittee chairman Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo. Age: 67. Political
U.S. Rep. Joel Hefley, subcommittee chairman Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo. Age: 67. Political
NEW CASTLE, PA. Program provides guidance for dads
The 12-week program is part of a national initiative meant to help men be better fathers. By LAURE
BOXING Jones batters Asipeli in TV bout at Packard Hall
The Panamanian won a unanimous 10-round decision to raise his hopes for a title fight soon. By
SETTING THE FIELD This year's golfers
Anna Acker-Macosko Kristi Albers Helen Alfredsson Danielle Ammaccapane Dina Ammaccapane
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Laine's Echo(Pantaleano)7.404.403.80 Deliver Hope(C
RETURNING CHAMPION Delasin growing up, moving on in career
The 21-year-old said her season 'begins here in Vienna, Ohio.' By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC. Youth Field Day program, Aug. 3, Coachman Club, Lawrence County, Pa.
YOUNGSTOWN -- Christopher J. McCarty, regional director of marketing and public relations for
YOUNGSTOWN -- Christopher J. McCarty, regional director of marketing and public relations for
KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Branch out, broaden your horizons
Right here in Northeastern Ohio, The Butler Institute of American Art (Youngstown) and its two
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR Today's schedule
8 a.m.: Gates open 8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair Super Showmanship 10 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse Show 11 a.m.:
Various visitors cause trouble in the U.S.
Non-native species have caused and continue to cause trouble across the United States and close to
MV snaps loss streak
Mahoning Valley blanked Batavia 9-0 with a six-run third inning rally. By BRIAN RICHESSON
TRAFICANT CASE Rep to face col leagues House panel to decide if congressman gets booted
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. is
STAGE REVIEW KSU's 'Forum' joins vaudeville with Roman antiquity
The outstanding cast gave stellar performances with almost-perfect comedic timing. By GARRY L.
Downtown map
Downtown map YOUNGSTOWN -- Finding downtown destinations will be easier if you use a new map
Some Youngstown city schools do better than Hope on proficiency tests
Opinion: Some Youngstown city schools do better than Hope on proficiency tests EDITOR: I'm writing in
YOUNGSTOWN Mentors change young lives
In Mahoning and Trumbull counties, 150 children await Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors. By JoANNE
CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
CHILDBIRTH CLASSES Forum Health Childbirth Preparation, Mondays at Northside Medical Center,
NILES For promoter, it's best to get acts together
There's no vacation in sight for Dominic Baragona until next month, after a rib and music festival
SE RI PAK 1998 Champion
Birthdate: 9/28/1977 Birthplace: Daejeon, Korea, Republic of Residence: Orlando, FL Rookie
2001 RECAP A different course, but the same result
Dorothy Delasin became the second repeat champion in tournament history. By PETE MOLLICA
Atlanta campaign
Atlanta campaign "We're out to show you a good time" is the theme of a new tourism promotion
LOCAL
LOCAL Mike Ellis unbeaten for Midland Braves NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Sixteen-year-old Mike Ellis, a
HONORS
HONORS Advocacy award The board of directors of the Ohio Advocates for Mental Health has named
TRUMBULL COUNTY New York firefighter visits young pen pal in Howland
Capt. Ray Saxton said he was nervous about meeting his 7-year-old pen pal. By STEPHEN SIFF